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television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. WCSH-TV in Portland, Maine is looking for a Newscast video editor who can edit and produce interesting and impactful video content for broadcast,…
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Video Editor jobs in Portland, OR
Assembles raw footage into finished video, shaping story, pacing, sound, and color for formats that range from short social clips to documentaries and branded content.
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Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are…
$40 - $60 per hour
Jobs search Upcoming Contract Positions – Graphic Designers Boly:Welch ~ Contract ~ Beaverton, OR, US ~19h ago Salary: $40 – $60/hour Industry: Footwear & Apparel Must Haves ~3-7 years relevant experience in a design and…
BECOME A PART OF THE NIKE, INC . TEAM NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for peo…
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON As a Senior Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for driving groundbreaking footwear collections that push the boundaries of sport, storytelling and innovation. Your work will involve executing a…
The Lead Video Editor sits at the intersection of creative execution and production at WorkMoney Media. This role partners closely with the CEO, EVP Production, and leadership team to bring our stories to life — shaping…
$55k - $75k
sport, food & beverage, healthcare and more. This role will work on a wide range of channels including digital and print, as well as video, interactive and social. OK but first, we should introduce ourselves. Nice to mee…
metric tools and observed patterns to guide decision making Understand different ways to tell a story, particularly producing short videos and choosing great photos Evaluate website traffic trends to make decisions on bo…
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are…
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are…
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What video editors earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$31 | $46k–$64k |
| Mid level | $32–$43 | $66k–$90k |
| Senior | $43–$61 | $90k–$127k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Adobe Premiere ProDaVinci ResolveStorytelling and pacingColor correctionAudio mixing basicsMotion graphics basicsMedia managementMeeting deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What is your process when you receive hours of raw footage?
Describe ingest, organization, selects, a radio cut or rough assembly, then refinement. Editors are hired for process, not just taste.
How do you decide the pacing of an edit?
Talk about serving the story and the platform, using music, breath, and rhythm, and cutting anything that does not earn its place.
Tell me about a difficult note from a client or director and how you handled it.
Show that you look for the problem behind the note. Often the fix is different from what was literally requested.
How comfortable are you with color and sound work?
Be honest about your level. Knowing when to do a basic grade and mix yourself versus hand off to specialists is a mark of experience.
How do you manage versions and media across a long project?
Mention naming conventions, proxies, backups, and change logs. Reliability is as valued as creativity.
How do you adapt one piece of content into multiple formats and lengths?
Explain building the hero cut first, then reframing and restructuring for vertical, short, and captioned versions.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For video editors specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with a reel or a short list of linked, finished pieces, each labeled with your exact role.
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Name genres and formats you have shipped, such as documentary, ads, or YouTube, so editors' niches are clear.
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Quantify throughput and outcomes, like weekly episode delivery or watch-time gains after a format change.
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List your finishing skills, including color and audio tools, since small teams need editors who can deliver end to end.
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Mention experience with remote workflows and review tools like Frame.io if you have it.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Video Editor
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Senior Video Editor
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Lead Editor / Post Supervisor
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